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1. Introduction

Welcome to LifeShare ("we", "our", or "us"), operated by VTS Technologies Inc. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform at lifeshare.world.

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2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and profile photo.
• Identity Verification: Government-issued ID documents for host/worker verification.
• Payment Information: Billing details processed securely via Stripe — we never store raw card data.
• Profile Data: Bio, interests, languages spoken, and role-specific information (host, worker, vendor, etc.).
• Communications: Messages sent through our platform between users.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, and interaction logs.
• Location Data: City, country, and approximate GPS coordinates when you use map features.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and operate the LifeShare platform and its services.
• Process transactions and send related confirmations and receipts.
• Verify identities to maintain community safety and trust.
• Personalize your experience based on your interests and preferences.
• Communicate with you about bookings, updates, promotions, and support.
• Improve our platform through analytics, bug fixes, and feature development.
• Enforce our terms and protect against fraud, abuse, and illegal activity.

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4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Other users — only the information necessary to facilitate bookings and interactions.
• Service providers — trusted third parties who assist in operating our platform (e.g., Stripe for payments, Supabase for storage).
• Legal authorities — when required by law, court order, or to protect safety.
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets.

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5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze usage patterns. You may control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit certain platform features.

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6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

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7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Access — Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction — Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion — Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection — Object to certain types of processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@lifeshare.world.

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8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure — please use strong passwords and keep your credentials confidential.

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9. Children's Privacy

LifeShare is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with their data, please contact us immediately.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance.

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11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

• 🌐 Website: lifeshare.world
• 🏢 Company: VTS Technologies Inc.